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Tag Archives: depression

#5WomenArtists – Augusta Savage

Mar

18

Augusta Savage became a gifted sculptor, significant teacher, leader, and catalyst for change. Overcoming poverty, racism, and sexual discrimination, Savage became one of this country’s most influential artists of the 20th century, playing an instrumental role in the development of…

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Modern Dialect: Recommended Reading List

Dec

05

These books are recommended as sources to put the era of these poignant paintings into perfect context and perspective. From the hardships of the Depression to the artwork that came out of it to the politics of the time, these books will…

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Top 10 Facts About The Great Depression

Nov

19

This series will highlight 10 quick and easy facts about different cultures, artistic movements, and stylistic periods. Stay tuned for the next list in the series!
To see more paintings from Modern Dialect, come visit the Museum before January 5th, 2014.

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Time is Almost Up to See The Year of the Sheep – Do NOT Miss This Exhibit!

Jun

29

Don’t miss your last chance to see this very exciting show. The Year of the Sheep closes on July 8th, 2012.

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Adventures in Art

Apr

06

The next Adventures in Art series at the Ponte Vedra Library will be held on Tuesday, April 10th from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Cummer Director Hope McMath and Vietnam veteran Richard Chamberlain will be presenting Art and Healing– The Year of the Sheep.

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Richard Chamberlain: The Year of the Sheep

Jan

13

The first exhibition of 2012 will be the artwork of a local artist, Richard Chamberlain. In the late 1980s, Chamberlain began a series of paintings dealing with his experiences in Vietnam.

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